New Lotus Elan Enthusiast.
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Post by: classicmike » Tue Jan 19, 2016 1:02 pm
Hello Everyone,
I have become a recent Lotus Elan enthusiast.
I have been interested and have restored many different makes and models of classic cars over the last 30+ years.
Recently through a twist of fate I heard of a Lotus Elan that had been in the same family ownership for 30+ years.
They hinted that the car might be sold and would I be interested.
I would like to find out more information about the car if possible.
The details are as follows....
Paint Code LO4.
Unit Number..73081638L
Engine Number..P/30874
Alt Number..Type 50.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Classic Mike.
I have become a recent Lotus Elan enthusiast.
I have been interested and have restored many different makes and models of classic cars over the last 30+ years.
Recently through a twist of fate I heard of a Lotus Elan that had been in the same family ownership for 30+ years.
They hinted that the car might be sold and would I be interested.
I would like to find out more information about the car if possible.
The details are as follows....
Paint Code LO4.
Unit Number..73081638L
Engine Number..P/30874
Alt Number..Type 50.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Classic Mike.
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Post by: billwill » Tue Jan 19, 2016 4:50 pm
Belonging to one owner for more than 30 years is not unusual in our Lotus Elan fraternity 
Someone will be along soon I expect to tell you more about your Plus 2.
And asking for more photos
Someone will be along soon I expect to tell you more about your Plus 2.
And asking for more photos
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Post by: classicmike » Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:50 pm
Hello,
I just wondered why you need the registration number.?
I just wondered why you need the registration number.?
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Post by: classicmike » Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:07 pm
Can anyone break down the above codes for me please.?
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Post by: mbell » Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:50 pm
Paint Code LO4 = Cirrus White
Unit Number..73081638L = 73 = 1973, 08 = August, 1638 is unit number, L means UK spec
Engine Number..P/30874 =, Engine number, should be stamped on a ledge on the iron block under the carbs, hard to see
Alt Number..Type 50. = Lotus Elan +2
Unit Number..73081638L = 73 = 1973, 08 = August, 1638 is unit number, L means UK spec
Engine Number..P/30874 =, Engine number, should be stamped on a ledge on the iron block under the carbs, hard to see
Alt Number..Type 50. = Lotus Elan +2
'73 +2 130/5 RHD, now on the road and very slowly rolling though a "restoration"
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Post by: classicmike » Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:57 pm
Thank you for the information.
Lotus Elan now purchased this evening.
We are now.... Happy Bunnies.
Classic Mike
Lotus Elan now purchased this evening.
We are now.... Happy Bunnies.
Classic Mike
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Post by: stugilmour » Wed Jan 20, 2016 12:57 am
Welcome aboard Mike. Looks like a very nice example. Enjoy. Stu
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Post by: Keith Scarfe » Wed Jan 20, 2016 9:21 am
Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby. 
Where abouts in Cambs are you? I live in Red lodge (Suffolk) and work in Newton, Cambridge. Maybe see you around in it.
Keith.
Where abouts in Cambs are you? I live in Red lodge (Suffolk) and work in Newton, Cambridge. Maybe see you around in it.
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